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WF02 JVZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 JVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 83,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 83,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 82,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,533 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 79,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,018 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold-nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not release under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not release under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,402 miles

both front chassis legs surface corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 74,400 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front chassis legs surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,702 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Handbrake getting near end of its travel.

Nearside Front Chassis leg surface corrosion.

Offside Front Chassis leg surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar area slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar area slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 66,054 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 66,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,886 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 63,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,164 miles

two rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

two rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,734 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WF02 JVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF02 JVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WF02 JVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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